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The Image Characteristics of Adult Appendix on Computed Tomography

The Image Characteristics of Adult Appendix on Computed Tomography

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Overview

A retrospective analysis of CT images from adult patients who underwent scans for reasons unrelated to appendicitis. The study period will span from January 2010 to August 2024. Through this research, we hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of appendix positioning and compile definitive data on its most common locations.

Description

The investigators conducted a retrospective analysis of CT images from adult patients who underwent scans for reasons unrelated to appendicitis. The study period will span from January 2010 to August 2024. Through this research, we hope to gain a comprehensive understanding of appendix positioning and compile definitive data on its most common locations.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

CT of patients without appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria:

CT of patients with appendicitis

Study details
    Location of Appendix

NCT06712589

National Taiwan University Hospital

30 January 2026

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